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New Mexico State Defeats UTRGV 78-62 - Recap
New Mexico State earned a 78-62 victory over UTRGV on Saturday, getting 20 points from Jabari Rice at Pan American Center.
New Mexico State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -12.0-point spread as favorites.
New Mexico State got 18 points from Terrell Brown and another 9 points from Ivan Aurrecoechea. Jabari Rice contributed 5 assists, while Ivan Aurrecoechea cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
UTRGV got 23 points from Lesley Varner II in a losing cause and another 13 points from Javon Levi. Javon Levi contributed 11 assists for them, while Lesley Varner II had 6 rebounds.
New Mexico State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
New Mexico State had a 35-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New Mexico State takes its act on the road to face Grand Canyon looking for another win. For UTRGV, they head on the road to face Cal State-Bakersfield.